by Tom Andry
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About the Author
Tom Andry is the Associate Editor of Audioholics.com, and host of the AV Rant podcast. He writes for Pro Tool Reviews, the industry's hottest and most informative tool magazine. He has a Masters of Arts in Psychology with a specialization in Program Evaluation and Organizational Behavior. Tom loves all things geeky including science fiction, comic books, and role playing games. He is a proud father of three boys and rides motorcycles and rock climbs when he isn’t staying up late watching movies and playing video games. Tom currently resides in Florida.
Note from the Author
I've been thinking a lot about writing lately. Not just because I've been working on Bob Moore books for just well over a year now. Not just because I've started to connect with an audience. But because of the connections I've made with fans and fellow writers alike. If you noticed the dedication (I rarely do when I read books), I dedicated this book to you, the reader. That was not done lightly.
As you may realize, writing is an intensely personal and lonely endeavor. We (writers) sit in empty rooms staring at blank screens (or paper if you are old school) and struggle to put into words the stories in our heads. It's hard work. It's especially hard to finish. As I mentioned at the end of Bob Moore: No Hero, I've had a few books that I haven't finished. But now, after No Hero, a 35,000 word novella, I have put out two 100,000+ word books and have a 80,000 word draft novel waiting for me to start the editing process. How is that possible?
You.
Knowing that people are out there, hungry for more Bob Moore stories, is all the motivation I need to keep writing more. Your emails, your tweets, your reviews...they all add fuel to the writing fire. I find myself more motivated to write daily. Not less. And for that, and for so many other things, I thank you. You, the readers.
Now, some of you may be wondering what is next for Bob. Well, in all honesty, a break. I have a really, really bad habit of fucking with my characters. Poor Bob has committed murder (albeit a murder of inaction rather than action), has found and lost a replacement daughter, and now has tragically lost the love of his life. He's had it pretty rough. So, I have decided to write something a bit different for my next work. I hope you'll stick with me.
My next book is a fantasy novel titled Touch of Pain. Set in a city protected by the gods and ruled by their clerics, Cassian is cursed to feel pain at the slightest touch. With the help of his brother, he'll have to risk everything to lift his curse and save the woman he loves.
You can find me at the websites below to keep up with my current progress. When writing, I often post exactly what I'm doing (as far as what chapter I'm on) on twitter (@avrant_tom). With both No Hero and Desperate Times, I posted on my website behind the scenes information for those who like that sort of thing. Stuff like where I got the names, podcasts discussing the process and themes, early art drafts (for the cover), and even the original outline for Desperate Times with some notes. On top of that, I've chronicled exactly how I formatted my books for all the major ebook outlets for other people to use as guides. Because, honestly, sometimes these things can be hard for the author doing it all themselves.
If you are worried about Bob, don't be. There is plenty more in store for our tortured protagonist. I told my wife tonight that I wanted to do a smaller story with the next Bob book. Not in length, per se, but so far, the stories have just gotten bigger. World ending stuff. But life isn't like that. Going to work is life changing. Getting a bonus is life changing. Fighting with your parents is life changing. I'd like to say that Bob's next adventure would be a little more mundane, but no less compelling. I'm as curious to find out as you.
Once again, as if I hadn't said it enough, thank you.
Connect with Me Online:
www.tomandry.com
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